Live History India Podcast

It’s the least celebrated part of Delhi, but the hilly Ridge that hugs the city is historic. From the site of the oldest pre-historic settlement of the region to the place where pitched battles were fought in 1857 - catch the many stories that make it so integral to Delhi’s history.

For around a century, Pune city was at the heart of the Maratha empire, as its armies marched across India from Attock to Cuttack. Catch the story of Pune's glory days and how it then became, the Queen of the Deccan, with author and historian, Uday S Kulkarni

It was once the base of a powerful Sultanate that helped shape the History of the Deccan - It was also home to one of the most famous queens of Indian History - Chand Bibi - Catch the Tales of Ahmednagar, from the heart of Maharashtra and find out how it shaped the region with Author, historian and architect Pushkar Sohoni.

Imposing and hauntingly beautiful, the great fort of Tughlaqabad was also cursed. Hear the story of the sultan who wanted to build the most impregnable fort and the Sufi saint, who cast a shadow on his ambitions. Join Historian & Author Sapna Liddle in Tughlaqabad...

It is a city closely associated with the Peshwas and the glory days of the Maratha power. But did you know that Pune has ancient roots and it is from here that the great Chhatrapati Shivaji rose? Catch the Tales of Old Pune with bestselling author and historian Uday Kulkarni

Hyderabad is known as the 'city of the Nizams', but it was the Qutbshahi rulers before them who created the city. Catch the fascinating story of the beginnings of Hyderabad and the truth behind its origins, with historian Sajjad Shahid.

Once the Imperial capital of the Mughals, Shahjahanabad saw its fortunes turn. Catch the riveting story of one of the grandest cities of its time in our new series 'Tales of Our Cities' - Listen to the tale of the making of Shahjahanabad, all the stories around it, the plunder and its fall, with Historian, Author and Convenor of INTACH's Delhi Circle, Dr. Swapna Liddle

Once the Imperial capital of the Mughals, Shahjahanabad saw its fortunes turn. Catch the riveting story of one of the grandest cities of its time in our new series 'Tales of Our Cities' - Listen to the tale of the making of Shahjahanabad, all the stories around it, the plunder and its fall, with Historian, Author and Convenor of INTACH's Delhi Circle, Dr. Swapna Liddle

Once the Imperial capital of the Mughals, Shahjahanabad saw its fortunes turn. Catch the riveting story of one of the grandest cities of its time in our new series 'Tales of Our Cities' - Listen to the tale of the making of Shahjahanabad, all the stories around it, the plunder and its fall, with Historian, Author and Convenor of INTACH's Delhi Circle, Dr. Swapna Liddle.

LHI presents 'Tales from Our Cities'. In the first, we head to the lanes and by-lanes of Old Delhi in search of the grand Mughal capital of Shahjahanabad with Author, Historian and Convenor of INTACH's Delhi Chapter Dr Swapna Liddle

Jayateerth Mevundi, one of the leading vocalists of the Kirana Gharana of Khayal, narrates the technique and traditions of his Gharana to LHI's Nikhil Inamdar

Pandit Arun Dravid, the noted vocalist of the Jaipur Gharana of Khayal, shares his insights into the journey of the Gharana with LHI's Nikhil Inamdar.

LHI's Nikhil Inamdar discovers the Agra Gharana of Khayal and its subtle musical nuances, with Ustad Raja Miyan.

Neela Bhagwat, one of the most noted exponents of the Gwalior Gharana of Khayal, explains what makes it so unique. LHI's Nikhil Imandar discovers the fascinating nuances of the Gwalior Gharana, the oldest and most prominent Khayal Gharanas.

Khayal, the modern genre of classical singing in Northern India, popularized by Amir Khusro in the 13th century, saw a great revival in the 18th century. LHI’s Nikhil Inamdar tells us how the tide turned for Khayal.